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04:58 PM ET 05.20 | After reports leaked that Greg Oden has looked amazing during his rehabilitation workouts, NBA teams and scouts have been clamoring to get a peek at the progress of the former overall number one pick. One such team would be the Boston Celtics, who has interest in the former Portland Trail Blazer, though at the moment it's only mild. Oden hasn't played in the NBA since the 2009-10 season and only averaged 21 minutes a game when he did. But everybody likes to strike gold and when it comes to available lotto tickets, few have more potential outside of Oden who put up 11 points and 8.5 rebounds in those aforementioned 21 minutes a game.

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05:31 PM ET 05.20 | The New York Knicks could be in need of another point guard next season as Pablo Prigioni considers heading back to Europe following his first NBA season. With his wife reportedly pushing to return to Spain along with their two children, Prigioni could opt to end his brief NBA career despite proving he belongs. Coming off a solid postseason performance in the Knicks' elimination against the Indiana Pacers, Prigioni refused to publicly discuss his plans for next season, but it's easy to imagine New York wanting him back. The 36-year-old proved a useful role player for the Knicks, averaging 3.5 points and 3.0 assists in 16.2 minutes per game this season. His ability to knock down three-pointers (40 percent) and run the offense could be used by many NBA teams should he make his services available.

New York Post

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04:52 PM ET 05.20 | If the Cleveland Cavaliers win the top pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery, all indications point towards Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel being the team's top choice. In a draft class lacking consensus elite players like Anthony Davis last year, Noel still stands out as arguably the most appealing prospect even as he recovers from ACL surgery. Most draft analysts see the Kentucky freshman as the most likely player to be selected No. 1 overall, though alternatives such as Ben McLemore, Trey Burke and Otto Porter continue to receive attention. Until we know who will actually be picking first, it's hard to say who will going where, but Noel does make sense for Cleveland. With young players like Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters already in place, Noel could be a perfect compliment in the post.

The Plain Dealer

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04:34 PM ET 05.20 | New York Knicks big man Marcus Camby may have played just three minutes during this year's postseason, but his agent says there's nothing wrong with the 17-year pro and he's ready to return next season. Even though Camby proved to be a minor benchwarmer for New York during its successful season, he's still due to make $8.55 million over the next two seasons. Only $1 million of his $4.2 million salary for 2014-15 is guaranteed, but that still leaves the team on the hook for over $5 million through next season. For a player that averaged 1.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 24 games this season, it's a hefty price tag that plays into the team's lack of cap flexibility, and with no plans for retirement in Camby's future, this contract looks like a bust for New York.

ESPN New York

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04:08 PM ET 05.20 | The Boston Celtics continue to keep their eye on free agent center Greg Oden, but recent indications are that the former top pick won't be ready to play again any time soon. GM Danny Ainge said the team couldn't even watch him work out last time they met, though he still plans to check in this summer on Oden's status going into next season. Battling a number of injuries, Oden hasn't played since the 2009-10 season, when he started 21 games for the Portland Trail Blazers. Folks won't give up on the talented 7-footer just yet, not after he was considered a possible once-in-a-generation big man as the No. 1 overall pick in 2007. Over 82 games in the NBA, Oden averaged 9.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 22.1 minutes per contest.

Boston Herald

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